Saturday 17th May 2025 - crowne plaza belfast

Event Organisers

Meet the team behind the All-Island Private Healthcare Excellence Awards! With extensive expertise in healthcare and event management, our organisers are dedicated to delivering a prestigious event that celebrates excellence across the private healthcare sector.

Meet the Founders / Organisers

Dr. Carla Devlin

Dr. Carla Devlin (MB BcH BAO DMH MRCGP MSc) is a leading NHS GP and GP Principal at Shankill Road Surgery, Belfast, with over 18 years of experience. She specialises in cardiology, mental health, women’s health, prescribing, and dermatology. Dr. Devlin is known for her leadership in Primary Care and her interface with Secondary Care.


In addition to her NHS role, she is the owner of Berkeley Aesthetics in Lisburn, a multi-award-winning clinic specialising in evidence-based skincare and aesthetic treatments. As a Key Opinion Leader for Epionce UK & Ireland, Dermafrac UK & Ireland, and 4Plus Dynamic Quadripolar Radiofrequency, she also serves on their medical advisory board.


Dr. Devlin is highly respected for her holistic approach to health and aesthetics, and her commitment to professional excellence. She is also co-host of large medical conferences, such as the successful ‘Body Talk Live Health Conference and Exhibition,’ focusing on female health issues.

Sarah Weir

Sarah is a proficient events professional with over 20 years’ experience of organising events, from exclusive occasions and corporate events to Gala Dinners and National Conferences and Awards, across the UK and Ireland.


Sarah launched the multi-service event management company, Weir Events in September 2017 and since then has created four brand new annual events for Northern Ireland including the Award winning NI Health and Fitness Awards, in 2018, the NI Beauty Excellence Awards in 2019, co-founded the Digital Construction Live Conference & Awards in 2021 and Body Talk Live female health conference and the All-Island Private Healthcare Excellence Awards in 2024. Sarah is passionate about events and prides herself on delivering highly credible and stand out events for Northern Ireland, working alongside event partners and sponsors who also hold the same ethos.


Sarah is passionate about creating events that not only gives attendees an experience and lasting memories but also events that can make a difference to individuals and businesses.

Meet the Team

Dr Jenny Addley

MB BCh BAO BA FRCP(Ed)

National Clinical Director, VHI & Clinical Advisor, Private Healthcare Excellence Awards

Dr Addley graduated from Trinity College Dublin and completed  her training in Gastroenterology and General Medicine in the Northern Ireland training programme .

Dr Addley worked as a Consultant in Gastroenterology in the Ulster Hospital before taking up her current post as the National Clinical Director for Hospital at Home services in Vhi Ireland.

Dr Addley has a keen interest  in advancing service development and was appointed Clinical lead for Rapid Assessment Services in South Eastern Trust. During her tenure, she played a key role in the development of the award winning Rapid Access Gastroenterology unit in the South Eastern Trust, which earned  the  prestigious HSCQI(NI) Award.

Dr Addley is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh,a graduate of Chief Executives Women in Leadership programme and  has previously held the role of Secretary of the Ulster Society of Gastroenterology.

Sophia Hughes

Event Manager

Sophia is a seasoned events manager with over 12 years of global experience in designing and executing exceptional events. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, personable and effective communication skills and creative flair, Sophia has managed a diverse range of corporate and private events. Her portfolio includes developing a comprehensive calendar of events for International Schools and executing national & international brand launches for Bowmore Distillery, Macallan, and Canadian National Rail, as well as organising bespoke private events for high-profile clients. Sophia has also collaborated with several notable charities, including Ronald McDonald House and Macmillan Cancer Support, underscoring her commitment to impactful and community-focused events.

Elly McGinn

Digital Marketing Executive

Elly is an Operations Manager with specialisms in digital marketing and communications. She has over 10 years’ experience working within the Primary Care sector of the Health & Social Care Service, Northern Ireland.